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{{short description|American singer-songwriter}} |
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| background = solo_singer |
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| origin = [[San Fernando Valley]], |
| origin = [[San Fernando Valley]], California |
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| instrument = [[ukulele|baritone ukulele]] |
| instrument = [[ukulele|baritone ukulele]] |
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| genre = Rock, Pop, [[Folk music|Folk]], [[Surf music|Surf]] |
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| occupation = |
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician |
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| years_active = 2006–present |
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| label = Smith Street, Ace Fu |
| label = Smith Street, Ace Fu |
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| website = [http://www.MichaelLeviton.com] |
| website = [http://www.MichaelLeviton.com] |
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'''Michael Leviton''' is a singer-songwriter, |
'''Michael Leviton''' is a singer-songwriter, [[ukulele]] player, and author from [[Brooklyn]], New York. His album, "My Favorite Place to Drown" was released on Smith Street and Ace Fu Records in 2006. He toured with [[They Might Be Giants]] in 2006, and is closely involved with other underground New York musicians, frequently performing throughout the area. In February 2007, Leviton began offering ukulele lessons. |
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In 2021 Abrams Books published his memoir, "To Be Honest". It tells of growing up with parents whose enthusiasm for “just being honest” bordered on extreme, and the impact that approach had on the rest of his life. |
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==External links and references== |
==External links and references== |
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*[http://www.myspace.com/michaelleviton Myspace page] |
*[http://www.myspace.com/michaelleviton Myspace page] |
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*[http://www.theindiemusicdb.com/artist.php?artist=37 Michael Leviton] entry in The Indie Music Database |
*[http://www.theindiemusicdb.com/artist.php?artist=37 Michael Leviton] entry in The Indie Music Database |
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*[http://www.thetellstories.com] The Tell |
*[http://www.thetellstories.com] The Tell – Storytelling/music event and podcast |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:Musicians from New York (state)]] |
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[[Category:American singer-songwriters]] |
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[[Category:American male singer-songwriters]] |
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[[Category:American ukulele players]] |
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[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:27, 20 April 2022
Michael Leviton | |
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Origin | San Fernando Valley, California |
Genres | Rock, Pop, Folk, Surf |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instrument | baritone ukulele |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Smith Street, Ace Fu |
Website | [1] |
Michael Leviton is a singer-songwriter, ukulele player, and author from Brooklyn, New York. His album, "My Favorite Place to Drown" was released on Smith Street and Ace Fu Records in 2006. He toured with They Might Be Giants in 2006, and is closely involved with other underground New York musicians, frequently performing throughout the area. In February 2007, Leviton began offering ukulele lessons.
In 2021 Abrams Books published his memoir, "To Be Honest". It tells of growing up with parents whose enthusiasm for “just being honest” bordered on extreme, and the impact that approach had on the rest of his life.
External links and references
[edit]- Article in "Paste"
- Article in "Time Out New York"
- Official Website
- Myspace page
- Michael Leviton entry in The Indie Music Database
- [2] The Tell – Storytelling/music event and podcast